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mixed
mihkst
Mixed (adj) means Made up of different types or elements combined together. Example: “The reviews were mixed — some loved it, others hated it.”
adj
1
Made up of different types or elements combined together.
"The reviews were mixed — some loved it, others hated it."
"They served a mixed salad of greens, nuts, and fruit."
"I have mixed feelings about moving to a new city."
2
Involving both genders together.
"The school introduced mixed physical education classes."
"We play in a mixed hockey team of men and women."
"The swimming lessons are mixed, so boys and girls learn together."
3
Having parentage or ancestry from more than one racial or ethnic background.
"She describes herself as mixed race."
"He grew up in a mixed family with roots in two countries."
"The author writes about growing up mixed in a small town."
How to use mixed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCombined from different types, or (for feelings/reviews) partly positive and partly negative.
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mixed feelings
mixed results
mixed race
mixed reviews
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- more mixed
- Superlative
- most mixed
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Etymology
The past-participle adjective form of "mix," reinforced over time by the related French "mixte" and Latin "mixtus."
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What does “mixed” mean?
The word “mixed” means made up of different types or elements combined together. In plain terms, combined from different types, or (for feelings/reviews) partly positive and partly negative.
How do you pronounce “mixed”?
“Mixed” is pronounced mihkst (/mɪkst/ in IPA).
How do you use “mixed” in a sentence?
Here is “mixed” used in a sentence: “The reviews were mixed — some loved it, others hated it.”
What part of speech is “mixed”?
“Mixed” is an adjective.
Where does the word “mixed” come from?
The word “mixed” comes from Latin. The past-participle adjective form of "mix," reinforced over time by the related French "mixte" and Latin "mixtus.".
Is “mixed” a common word?
“Mixed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mixed” have?
“Mixed” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made up of different types or elements combined together.
What is the difference between mixed and blended?
Mixed means different things are combined but often still distinguishable, like mixed nuts you can pick apart. Blended means they are merged so thoroughly they form a single, uniform whole, like a blended smoothie. Mixed keeps the parts visible; blended dissolves them together. The more complete the fusion, the more 'blended' fits.
What is the opposite of mixed?
The opposite depends on the sense. For a mixture of things, opposites are 'pure', 'uniform', and 'unmixed', meaning made of one type only. For 'mixed' as in varied, the contrast is 'consistent' or 'uniform'. Where mixed means combined or assorted, its opposites all point to something single and unvaried.
What is an example of mixed?
A bag of mixed sweets contains several different kinds together. 'Mixed feelings' describes holding contrasting emotions at once, such as being both happy and sad. A mixed school teaches boys and girls together, and mixed weather brings sun and rain in one day. Each combines different types or elements.
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